Accounting Manager

Robert Half
Grand Rapids, MI

Job Description

Job Description

Ready to take project financial management to the next level? This position offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on both team performance and organizational growth. The Project Accounting Manager plays a pivotal role in driving the financial success of construction projects. This position isn't just about managing numbers—it's about building a high-performance accounting team and partnering closely with project leaders to ensure every project stays on track, on budget, and in compliance.

Key Highlights:

  • Dynamic Team Leadership: Guides, motivates, and develops a dedicated group of project accountants to consistently deliver top results.
  • Full-Scope Financial Oversight: Manages all client billing, job costing, WIP analysis, and financial controls, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
  • Strategic Collaboration: Works hand-in-hand with project managers to provide meaningful cost insights, resolve challenges, and enhance decision-making.
  • Compliance Champion: Protects assets and ensures adherence to contract terms, regulatory requirements, and best practices documentation.
  • Month-End Specialist: Oversees critical month-end closing activities, financial reconciliations, and reporting, playing a central role in audit preparation.
  • Process Innovator: Continuously seeks ways to improve systems and workflows, leveraging cutting-edge accounting software for greater accuracy and efficiency.

What Sets This Role Apart? This is more than accounting—it's proactive leadership, strategic problem-solving, and bringing together the people and processes needed for project success. An ideal fit for professionals who thrive on collaboration, drive constant improvement, and excel at transforming financial data into actionable insight.

• Minimum of 7 years of accounting experience, preferably in a leadership role.
• Proficiency in Excel, including advanced functions such as VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and XLOOKUPs.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, including general ledger management and financial reporting.
• Experience with accounting systems such as QuickBooks, SharePoint, Smartsheet, or Eclipse Software.
• Demonstrated ability to manage month-end close processes and prepare accurate financial statements.
• Skilled in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to support organizational objectives.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Proven leadership ability, with experience managing and developing teams of accounting professionals.
Posted 2025-11-13

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